Orthodontic practices near Ballingham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ballingham; 9 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 6.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 6.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 6.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 6.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 6.5 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 6.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 6.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 6.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 6.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ballingham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 6.2 miles north-west; the next are Monmouth (12.3 miles south) and Great Malvern (15.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 6.2 miles north-west |
| Monmouth | 1 | 12.3 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 15.5 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 17.6 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 17.9 miles south-east |
| Stonehouse | 2 | 21.4 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ballingham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Naiz Khan in Gloucester (5.0 from 70 reviews), 18.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 18.1 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 15.5 miles north-east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 16.3 miles north-east |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 4.9 (208 reviews) | 18.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ballingham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Herefordshire, County of |
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,050 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 156th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 4.2 miles The Steiner Academy Hereford — 5.8 miles The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School — 6.0 miles |
| Schools in council area | 110 schools, 24,851 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 6 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 12 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 23 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 5 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Ballingham
The nearest practice to Ballingham is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, 6.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 23.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (18 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (6.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Ballingham list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ballingham are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 6.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ballingham to The Dentist @ Tupsley is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ballingham
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Orthodontist in Ballingham: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Ballingham, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Herefordshire.
Area profile for Ballingham
Ballingham is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.3% of Ballingham's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 2,050 residents in Ballingham's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ballingham; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Ballingham are John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (4.2 miles) and The Steiner Academy Hereford (5.8 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Ballingham's Local Authority. Ballingham sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Ballingham is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Pages for Carey, Pen-allt, Fawley Chapel, King's Caple, Baysham, and Fownhope follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local snapshot of Ballingham
Carey is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km west of Ballingham.
Local orthodontic signals in Ballingham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ballingham. The closest on record are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 6 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 12 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 16 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Ballingham
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ballingham can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Ballingham
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Ballingham follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Ballingham
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ballingham has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Ballingham — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Ballingham directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 5 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Ballingham sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.3% of Ballingham's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 2,050 residents in Ballingham's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ballingham; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Ballingham attend schools such as John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (4.2 miles) and The Steiner Academy Hereford (5.8 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Ballingham's Local Authority. Ballingham's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ballingham is about 36 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ballingham itself. The nearest recorded are The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 6 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 12 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 16 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ballingham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ballingham
These local links are here for anyone comparing Ballingham, Herefordshire against nearby alternatives. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Carey, Pen-allt, Fawley Chapel, King's Caple, Baysham, and Fownhope.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ballingham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ballingham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ballingham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ballingham is The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 6.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (6.4 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ballingham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ballingham, 9 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ballingham?
The nearest practice to Ballingham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 6.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (6.7 miles) and Willows Dentistry (6.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ballingham, Herefordshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ballingham, Herefordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.